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We are the largest commercial property company in the UK and a member of the FTSE 100. Founded in 1944, we now own and manage more than 26 million sq ft of property, from shopping centres to London offices.

Meeting the space requirements of retailers drives our approach to the management and development of our properties. We provide retailers with the environments they need while giving our consumers a great retail and leisure experience.

Robert Noel (51), Chief Executive

Rob was appointed to the Board in January 2010 as Managing Director, London Portfolio, and became Chief Executive in April 2012.

CareerA chartered surveyor and graduate of the University of Reading, Robert was Property Director at Great Portland Estates plc between August 2002 and September 2009. Prior to that, he was a director of the property services group, Nelson Bakewell. He is a former director of the New West End Company and the Central London Business Improvement District and former Chairman of the Westminster Property Association. Robert is a trustee of the property industry charity, LandAid.

Skills, competencies and experienceRobert has nearly 30 years’ experience in a number of sectors within the property market and extensive knowledge of the London commercial property market in particular. He has substantial executive leadership and listed company experience.

CommitteesChairman of the Group’s Executive, Asset and Liability, Health and Safety, Investment and Sustainability Committees. He attends the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations Committees at the invitation of the Committee Chairmen.